I have a background in naturopathic medicine, and I'm passionate about holistic nutrition, optimal wellness, and green living.

I live in New Paltz, NY and I have been interested in food, health, and protecting the environment for most of my life.

My parents owned a restaurant in New York City in the 1980s and 1990s (called The Quilted Giraffe) and I practically grew up in the restaurant's kitchen. I also studied cooking in both France and Japan while still a teenager.

In my late teens and early twenties, I had some health issues. A wonderful holistic medical doctor introduced me to the world of alternative medicine. I got better using an entirely nutritional approach. I was amazed.

I spent several years studying therapeutic diets and herbal medicine on my own before deciding to pursue a degree in naturopathic medicine.

I graduated with my doctorate from Seattle's Bastyr University, the leader in science-based natural medicine, in 1998.

I have worked in private practice at various locatiions throughout the country but since moving to New Paltz in 2001 and having my second child, I have been a work at home mom. I had a 4 year stint as an online used and rare book dealer, which was interesting and fun, but ultimately decided to go back to where my heart is- holistic health and wellness.

I love to write and I had been a health and nutrition writer for various print and online publications over the years, so I decided to take the plunge and create my own website.

I'm using a company called Site Build It to build this site; if you'd like more info about SBI, have a look at their video tour!